About BSI

The Burma Skincare Initiative (BSI) was born out of a shared passion, optimism and determination, following a serendipitous meeting of founding members.

We are energised and excited to turn challenges in skincare into steadfast collaborations and sustainable partnerships.

With this mission, we co-founded the BSI to achieve our vision of excellence in skincare for the people of Myanmar.

Our Story Our Mission

Our story at Burma Skincare Initiative (BSI) is intricately woven with our mission to address Burma’s pressing healthcare challenges. With a population of 54 million, including nearly 2 million internally displaced persons, the country grapples with profound healthcare disparities amid an under-resourced system. Founded by dermatologists Dr. Su Lwin and Prof. Chris Griffiths, BSI is dedicated to tirelessly delivering effective skincare solutions through a distinctive model that blends remote expertise with on-the-ground execution by dedicated healthcare workers.

Guided by principles of empathy, collaboration, and sustainability, BSI bridges the gap between expertise and action within Myanmar’s healthcare landscape. Through strategic partnerships and capacity-building initiatives, Dr. Su Lwin and Prof. Chris Griffiths foster a culture of innovation, ensuring that high-quality skincare services are accessible to all, regardless of their background or geographic location. Beyond mere treatment, BSI endeavours to empower communities and drive systemic improvements in healthcare delivery across the nation, embodying our commitment to making lasting positive chang

Myanmar

Myanmar, previously known as Burma, is a country in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the North, Laos and Thailand in the East, and India and Bangladesh in the West.

The landscapes are diverse with mountainous regions in the North, the arid central plateau, subtropical jungle in Eastern Shan and Karen states, the fertile flatlands of the Irrawaddy delta region and the Andaman Islands in the South. The Irrawaddy River courses the length of the Western side of the country serving as the nation’s lifeline. Rich in natural resources with and more than 130 ethnic groups, Myanmar is one of the most diverse countries in Asia.

There are only three dermatology training and specialist care centres in the whole country, with less than 100 dermatologists serving a population of 55 million people. People with skin problems may need to travel great distances, sometimes taking many days to reach the nearest dermatology centre.